HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem G06COUNTY of MONROE
The Florida Keys
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Michelle Lincoln, District 2
Mayor Pro Tem David Rice, District 4
Craig Cates, District 1
James K. Scholl, District 3
Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5
Regular Meeting
March 11, 2026
Agenda Item Number: G6
26-0634
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: MC Land Authority Governing
Board
TIME APPROXIMATE: 9:25 AM STAFF CONTACT: Cynthia Guerra
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a contract to purchase Tier 3 property for conservation -
Block 5, Lot 19, Pamela Villa on Key Largo, near mile marker 102 from Andrew M. Baxter and Lisa
A. Baxter for the price of $146,000.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
This acquisition is proposed to protect property rights and the natural environment and to reduce
potential liability for takings suits. The subject property is located on Mahogany Drive on the ocean
side of Key Largo.
Purchase Price and Estimated Closing Costs:
• Purchase Price: $146,000.00
• Cost of Appraisal: $950.00
• Cost of Survey: $0.00
• Title Fees & Insurance: $1,280.00
• Attorney Fee and Mobile Notary Fees: $725.00
• Recording Fees: $35.50
• Total Costs: $148,990.50
Attributes of the Subject t Property:
0 Parcel ID#:00464670-000000
• Size: 5,350 square feet
• Tier Designation: Tier 3 — Infill Area
• Zoning Designation: Improved Subdivision (IS)
• Future Land Use Map Designation: Residential Medium (RM)
• Vegetation: Mapped as hammock and developed land
• Acquisition List Qualification: This property qualifies because it is Tier 3 with significant habitat
and connectivity.
• Florida Forever Boundary: This property is outside the Florida Forever boundary.
• Transferrable Development Rights (TDRs): 1 TDR
• ROGO Dedication Points: 5 points
ADVISORY COMMITEE ACTION: On February 25, 2026, the Committee voted 4/0 to
recommend purchasing this property for the price of $146,000.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT GOVERNING BOARD ACTION: The Board has approved the
purchase of other properties in this subdivision.
INSURANCE REQUIRED: No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Block 5, Lot 19, Pamela Villa
Key Largo
Monroe County, FL
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Summary
Parcel ID 00464670-000000
Account# 1568091
Property ID 1568091
MillageGroup 500K
Location Address MAHOGANY Dr, KEY LARGO
Legal Description BK 5 LT 19 PAMELA VILLA KEY LARGO PB3-125 OR204-360OR1006-1875 OR1009-297C OR1119-2110
OR1203-1732 OR1227-935/36 OR1387-664
(Note° Not to b0 Used on Regal docurrients)
Neighborhood 1933
Property Class VACANT RES (0000)
Subdivision PAMELAVILLA
Sec/Twp/Rng 22/61/39
Affordable No
Housing
Owner
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325 Mahogany Dr
Key Largo FL 33037
Valuation
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...............................................................
325 Mahogany Dr
Key Largo FL 33037
2025 Certified Values
2024 Certified Values
2023 Certified Values
2022 Certified Values
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
+ Market Improvement Value
$0
$0
$0
$0
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
+ MarketMiscValue
$659
$1,500
$1,532
$1,563
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
+ Market Land Value
$147,125
$147,125
$147,125
$117,700
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
= Just Market Value
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
$147,784
$148,625
$148,657
$119,263
= Total Assessed Value
$11,384
$10,349
$9,408
$8,553
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
School Exempt Value
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
$0
$0
$0
$0
= School Taxable Value
$147,784
$148,625
$148,657
$119,263
Historical Assessments
Year
Land Value
Building Value
Yard Item Value
Just (Market) Value
Assessed Value
Exempt Value
Taxable Value
Maximum Portability
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2024
$147,125
$0
$1,500
$148,625
$10,349
$0
$148,625
$0
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2023
$147,125
$0
$1,532
$148,657
$9,408
$0
$148,657
$0
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2022
$117,700
$0
$1,563
$119,263
$8,553
$0
$119,263
$0
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2021
$76,238
$0
$1,595
$77,833
$7,775
$0
$77,833
$0
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2020
$76,238
$0
$1,666
$77,904
$7,068
$0
$77,904
$0
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2019
$49,488
$0
$1,738
$51,226
$6,425
$0
$51,226
$0
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2018
$49,488
$0
$1,810
$51,298
$5,841
$0
$51,298
$0
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Land
Land Use
RESIDENTIAL DRY UNPERMITTED (01DM)
Yard Items
Description Year Built Roll Year
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
UTILITY BLDG 1996 1997
Number of Units Unit Type Frontage Depth
................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5,350.00 Square Foot 50 107
Size Quantity Units Grade
................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10x8 1 80SF 2
Sales
Sale Date
Sale
Instrument
Instrument Number
Deed Book
Deed Page
Sale Qualification Vacant or Improved
Grantor Grantee
12/1/1995
?rice
$9,800
Warranty Deed
1387
0664
Q - Qualified
Vacant
3/1/1992
$2,000
Warranty Deed
1203
1732
H - Unqualified
Vacant
2/1/1990
$11,000
Warranty Deed
1119
2110
U - Unqualified
Vacant
3/1/1987
$1
Warranty Deed
1006
1875
M - Unqualified
Vacant
Permits
Number
Date Issued
Status
Amount
Permit Type
Notes
9731589
09/01/1997
Completed
$1
Residential
DEMO
9732657
09/01/1997
Completed
$1
Residential
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AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF LANDS
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of 2026, by and
between
Andrew M. Baxter and Lisa A. Baxter
(hereinafter "Seller(s)"), for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns,
and the MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY (hereinafter "Land
Authority") acting by and through the Executive Director of the LAND AUTHORITY.
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of Ten Dollars ($10.00) in hand, paid by the LAND AUTHORITY, the receipt of
which is hereby acknowledged, the Seller(s) agree to sell to the LAND AUTHORITY certain lands
upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, and for the price of $146,000.00 for all of the
lands and other interests, which lands shall include all tenements, hereditaments, together with all
water and other rights, easements, appurtenances, and any and all of the Seller's rights in or arising
by reason of ownership thereunto belonging, owned by them, situate and lying in the County of
Monroe, State of Florida, more particularly described as follows; to -wit:
Block 5, Lot 19, Pamela Villa (PB 3-125)
Parcel ID# 00464670-000000
2. The Seller(s) agree that they have full right, power and authority to convey, and that they will convey
to the LAND AUTHORITY the fee simple title together with legal and practical access thereto clear,
free and unencumbered, except subject to the following easements or reservations:
Existing easements for canals, ditches, flumes, pipelines, railroads, public highways and roads,
telephone, telegraph, power transmission lines and public utilities.
The LAND AUTHORITY, at the LAND AUTHORITY'S expense, within the time allowed to deliver
evidence of title and to examine same, may have the real property surveyed and certified by a
registered Florida surveyor. If the survey discloses encroachments on the real property or that
improvements located thereon encroach on setback lines, easements, lands of others, or violate
any restrictions, contract covenants, or applicable governmental regulations, the same shall
constitute a title defect.
Seller(s) shall convey a marketable title subject only to the aforementioned liens, encumbrances,
exceptions or qualification set forth herein. Marketable title shall be determined according to
applicable title standards adopted by authority of the Florida Bar and in accordance with law. The
LAND AUTHORITY shall have sixty (60) days from the Effective Date in which to examine title. If
title is found defective, the LAND AUTHORITY shall, within this specified time period, notify Seller(s)
in writing specifying defect(s). If the defect(s) render title unmarketable the Seller(s) will have one
hundred twenty (120) days from receipt of notice within which to remove the defect(s). The Seller(s)
will use diligent effort to correct defect(s) in title within the time provided therefore, including the
bringing of necessary suits, failing which the LAND AUTHORITY shall have the option of either
accepting the title as it then is or rescinding the Agreement herein.
3. The Seller(s) further agree not to do, or suffer others to do, any act by which the value or title to said
lands may be diminished or encumbered while this Agreement is pending. It is further agreed that
any loss or damage occurring prior to the vesting of satisfactory title in the LAND AUTHORITY by
reasons of the unauthorized cutting or removal of products therefrom, or because of fire, shall be
borne by the Seller(s); and that, in the event any such loss or damage occurs, the LAND
AUTHORITY may, without liability, refuse to accept conveyance of said lands.
4. The Seller(s) further agree that during the period covered by this instrument officers and accredited
agents of the LAND AUTHORITY shall have at all reasonable times the unrestricted right and
privilege to enter upon said lands for all proper and lawful purposes, including examination of said
lands and the resources upon them. The Seller(s) hereby waive their rights to any and all claims
against the LAND AUTHORITY, Monroe County, or the State of Florida associated with, or arising
from ownership of, said lands and this waiver shall survive closing.
5. The Seller(s) will execute and deliver upon demand of the proper officials and agents of the LAND
AUTHORITY a good and sufficient deed of warranty conveying to the LAND AUTHORITY a
marketable title to the said lands of such character as to be satisfactory to the legal counsel of the
LAND AUTHORITY and said deed shall provide that the use, occupation and operation of the rights -
of -way, easements and reservations retained therein, shall be subordinate to and subject to such
rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the LAND AUTHORITY governing the use,
occupation, protection and administration of lands.
6. In consideration whereof the LAND AUTHORITY agrees that it will purchase all of said lands and
other interests at the price of $146,000.00. The LAND AUTHORITY further agrees that, after the
preparation, execution, and delivery of the deed, and after the legal counsel of the LAND
AUTHORITY shall have approved the title thus vested in the LAND AUTHORITY, it will cause to be
paid to the Seller(s) the purchase price. The LAND AUTHORITY shall pay the following expenses
associated with the conveyance of the property: deed recording fees, settlement fees, abstract fees,
title examination fees, the Buyer's attorney's fees, and title insurance, including third party
remote/mobile notary fees, as well as the prorata share of prepaid real property taxes allocable to
the period subsequent to the vesting of title in the LAND AUTHORITY, or the effective date of
possession of such real property by the same, whichever is earlier. The Seller(s) shall pay the
expenses of documentary stamps to be affixed to the deed and the removal of trash, debris, and
structures from the property, if any, and real estate commissions, if any. Full possession of the
premises shall pass to the LAND AUTHORITY as of the date payment is made to the Seller(s)
subject only to the reservations stated in Section 2 above.
7. It is mutually agreed that an abstract, title insurance policy or other evidence of title to the property
herein contracted to be sold, satisfactory to the legal counsel of the LAND AUTHORITY will be
obtained by the LAND AUTHORITY at its expense. The Seller(s) expressly agree herein to furnish
to the LAND AUTHORITY any documents in Seller(s)'s possession establishing evidence of title
including, but not limited to, abstracts, title commitments, title policies and opinions of title.
8. It shall be the obligation of the Seller(s) to pay all taxes and assessments outstanding as liens at
the date title vests of record in the LAND AUTHORITY, whether or not such taxes and assessments
are then due and payable.
9. It is mutually understood and agreed that notice of acceptance of this Agreement shall be given to
the Seller(s) by email to the address provided by the Seller(s) or by mail addressed to the Seller(s)
at the following address:
325 Mahogany Drive with a copy to: Kelsey Caputo
Key Largo, FL 33037 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Keys Real Estate
sales(a_kelseycaputoreal tor. com
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and shall be effective upon date of mailing and shall be binding upon all of the Seller(s) without
sending a separate notice to each, except as such obligation may be affected by the provisions of
paragraph 6 hereof.
10. The property shall be delivered at closing free of any tenant or occupancy whatsoever.
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12. The effective date of this Agreement (hereinafter "Effective Date") shall be that date when the last
one of the Seller(s) and the LAND AUTHORITY has signed this Agreement.
13. If the Seller(s) wish to proceed with this transaction, the Seller(s) have until February 6, 2026, to
sign and return this Agreement to the LAND AUTHORITY. This Agreement may be executed in
counterparts. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the closing of this
transaction is contingent upon approval by the Advisory Committee and Governing Board of the
LAND AUTHORITY, failing which the parties acknowledge that each shall be released of all further
obligations under this Agreement. In the event this transaction has not closed within one hundred
eighty (180) days from the Effective Date, then either party may terminate this Agreement at any
time thereafter by providing written notice, in which case the parties acknowledge that each shall
be released of all further obligations under this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Seller(s) have hereunto signed their names and affixed their respective
seals on the day first above written and therefore the Seller(s) for and in consideration of the Ten Dollars
($10.00) hereinabove acknowledge as received, have and do hereby grant unto the LAND AUTHORITY
or its authorized representative, or any other office or agent of the LAND AUTHORITY authorized to
purchase said lands, the option and right to enter into this Agreement for Purchase within sixty (60)
days from the execution thereof by the Seller(s).
Seller/ Andrew M. Baxter
Signature Date Phone Number Email Address
Seller/ Lisa A. Baxter
Signature Date Phone Number Email Address
The MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY, acting by and through its
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in accordance with Resolution 03-2016, has executed this Agreement on
behalf of the MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY this day of
2026.
(Seal)
MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN LAND AUTHORITY
Cynthia Guerra, Executive Director
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